The Church Of STS. Peter and Paul Photo: Church Of STS. Peter and Paul

The Church Of St. Peter and St. Paul is one of the Catholic churches of Bern. Executive power in these churches belong to the Synod Council consisting of 10 members. Its history begins in the 19th century, when in 1858 it was decided to its construction. The building was erected in six years, and by 1864 the construction was completed. At that time she was the first Catholic Church of Berne since the official announcement of the Protestant Canton of Bern. The Church is in the immediate vicinity of the local town hall.

Before the construction of this Church was organized the international competition, which took place in France. This is a special contest among architects is the winner of the contest received the right design of the new building. They became Pierre Joseph Edward Depart, the notorious architect, famous for having designed the building of the Paris city Hall - Hotel de Ville. The building was made in an unusual style that combines elements of Romanesque and Gothic.

The first worship service in the Church dates back to November 13, 1864. In 1998 was reconstructed choirs and also added some elements and painting in the art Nouveau style. The belfry of the Church has three bells. In 1885, Friedrich Holleman from Lucerne was an organ. In the mid-20th century, the instrument was renovated and moved, but just in 2011 the restoration was repeated, and the instrument was returned to the original place.

Today, the Church remains a functioning parish Church.

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